From Italy's Lombardy region, we present Mountain Gorgonzola, a sharp and tangy cheese. Like many cheeses, this cheese takes its name from the local town where it was created, Gorgonzola, just south of Milan. There, a simple fresh cheese was made for generations, until a few forgotten wheels were found to have turned blue with mold. This edible mold was a natural part of the terroir, coming from the local caves of Valsassina. Upon tasting the moldy cheese, the local dairymen found it to be delicious, and allowed their wheels to go moldy on purpose. Thus Stracchino di Gorgonzola, Italy's most famous blue cheese, was born.

Today the cheese is more well-known than the town, and not without reason. Made of cow's milk, this thick, sliceable blue has a fudgey texture and gentle blue bite. Not as sharp as Roquefort or as pungent as Stilton, Mountain Gorgonzola is a consistently delightful cheese that will convert even non-blue cheese eaters into fans. As it ages, the 14 lb drums of cheese are gently washed with a saltwater brine, allowing the cheese to stay moist and smooth. This also gives Mountain Gorgonzola its thin, pinkish-red rind. With its white interior laced with streaks of blue, Mountain Gorgonzola is an attractive table cheese and a savory ingredient in your favorite salad. Gorgonzola takes very well to fruits, especially figs and pears. Or try it the Italian way-– alone on a plate drizzled with honey.

Like many other reviewers, I am a long-time blue cheese fan who has tasted well over 30 types of blue cheese. I don't like earthy or mushroomy blues. In the past, my go-to blues were Maytag (unavailable due to recall) and Blue Castello Extra Creamy (two of my last three orders were sour).
My last order consisted of four different blue cheeses, but I would gladly trade the other three for Buttermilk Blue. The cheese is white, soft (fudge-like consistency) and has the perfect bite.
You can spread it on crackers, and although others have said they sliced it, my slices stuck to the knife and didn't hold their shape. However, after I popped it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, I was able to slice it.
This cheese is my new favorite blue, ans I unequivocally recommend it.. It's also a great value compared to most other blues.

By Soniafrom San Franciscoon Jun 11, 2017

Yummy Gorgonzola!

It has the perfect balance of taste and it is perfect for my favorite recipe"Gnocchi al Gorgonzola".

By Longviewfrom Nashvilleon Apr 09, 2017

First order

Good cut of cheese. Timely delivery. Arrived in good shape and temperature. A bit creamier than expected but a balanced flavored/salted Gorgonzola.

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By Catherine from Michigan. on Dec 28, 2016

One of our favorites.

Have had this cheese many times it never lets our tastebuds down.

By Bob Dfrom Clermont, Floridaon Dec 15, 2016

Mountain Gorgonzola - Pound Cut

Outstanding, smooth, creamy, delicious after taste. Great with a light red wine.

By Dorothyfrom Waterloo,Iowaon Nov 06, 2016

Good

Better than blue cheese always!

By Sakurafrom Alabamaon Apr 08, 2016

My taste buds are singing!

Just opened today, and boy can I tell you this is the absolute best gorgonzola I have ordered yet! Soooo much flavor packed in each bite! I thought 2 lbs. would last us awhile, but now not so sure:) AAA+

By Louis nycfrom Manhattan on Mar 11, 2016

this is an amazing gorganzolo

The delicious cheese comes just ripe enough to experience a heavenly Milan Gorganzolo mountain breeze taste.and a nutty rich flavor ..but not too ripe .. as to be able to last many weeks in frig ..perfect delivery and taste